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Before Trump’s Catering Container Ruse, Other Presidents Obscured Risky Travel Plans

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.

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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.

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Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

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Why Rumors About Morocco Followed Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Surge

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

Claims swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.

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Ari Emanuel’s Company to Acquire 7 Broadway Theaters and 10 in the West End

NYT Europe Aug 11, 2026

The purchase of ATG Entertainment, which operates dozens of venues worldwide, will require regulatory approval.

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What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.

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A.C. Vests and UV Parasols: East Asia Deploys Heat-Fighting Gadgets

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

The innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments are making cooling devices central to heat adaptation.

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The Eclipse Is Coming, and Iceland Is Looking for a Break in the Clouds

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.

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How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.

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Each Stitch Counts Expands Community Impact Through Encore Fellows Initiative

PRLOG Aug 11, 2026

Toms River nonprofit combines community service with the experience and talents of older adults

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Community Rallies to Help Restore Shore House After Clubhouse Suffers Major Damage

PRLOG Aug 11, 2026

Following a crash that damaged its Long Branch clubhouse, Shore House is seeking community support for emergency repairs and to ensure adults living with mental illness continue receiving the connection and support they rely on.

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Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.

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Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.

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Yabloko, Russian Antiwar Party, Is Banned From Parliament Elections

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

The party, Yabloko, has navigated a delicate balancing act with an increasingly heavy-handed Kremlin, but its pro-peace manifesto turned out to be the red line.

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‘Saturday Night Live’ U.K. Stars Get a Hero’s Welcome at the Edinburgh Fringe

NYT Europe Aug 11, 2026

As comics like Ania Magliano return to the festival for the first time since the show became a surprise hit, audiences are pouring in to catch them.

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A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.

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Journalism and Paywalls

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

An increasingly hostile environment for independent reporting in the United States and elsewhere has made our job harder, and more expensive.

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Ascendancy Advisors Publishes CCIB Issue 8 on China's Decree 841 and Deal Risk

PRLOG Aug 11, 2026

New CCIB analysis examines how China's State Council Decree 841 turns personnel mobility, key-person exit exposure and intermediary compliance into practical transaction risks ahead of its 15 September 2026 effective date.

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In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

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France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.

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Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111

New York Times Aug 11, 2026

Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.

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